Why I cleared inherited N35bn unpaid pension as Anambra Governor – Obi

Former Governor of Anambra State and Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 elections, Mr Peter Obi, has revealed that he was touched to pay off an accumulated pension and gratuity debt of N35 billion,…

Obi applauds Akpata’s emergence as NBA President, tasks him to reposition association

Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 election, Mr Peter Obi, has congratulated Olumide Akpata on his recent election as President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), while urging him to draw on his decades…

Obi mourns Ayo Fasanmi, Sam Momah

Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the last elections, Mr Peter Obi, has expressed sadness over the death of former Senator and leader of Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, Ayo Fasanmi, and the former Minister of Science…

Peter Obi: Game changer par excellence – Tai Emeka Obasi

For those who were not yet in secondary schools when HE Peter Obi became governor, you might truly have physically missed the beginning. I had already graduated from the university over a decade before he started campaigning towards 2003 gubernatorial…

Obi calls for concerted efforts against hepatitis

Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the last elections, Mr Peter Obi, has called for unified efforts against the scourge of viral hepatitis, described as an inflammation of the liver that causes a range of health…

Obi urges Muslims to Pray for Nigeria at Eid-el-Kabir

Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 general election, Mr Peter Obi, has asked Nigerian Muslims to use the solemn period of Sallah to present Nigeria’s discomforting situation to Allah for divine intervention. Obi said…

Obi delighted by Adesina’s exoneration, supports second term as AfDB president

The exoneration of African Development Bank (AfDB) President, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, by an Independent Review Panel set up to investigate allegations of ethical wrongdoings levelled against him, is a welcome development which paves the way for his second term as…

Centre to celebrate Peter Obi every year during his birthday

The Director of Rehabilitation Centre for the Disabled, Old and Tramps, Ozubulu (RECDOT), Dame Rosemary Odunukwe, has said that the centre would henceforth commemorate Mr Peter Obi’s annual birthdays holy mass and prayers, as well as with the cutting of Obi’s…

WTO: Obi declares support for Okonjo-Iweala’s appointment

Vice-Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 election, Mr Peter Obi, has declared his support for Nigeria’s Former Finance Minister, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala following her nomination for the post of Director, World Trade Organization (WTO). In…

At 59, Peter Obi unyielding in integrity and commitment – Valentine Obienyem

I shall take the liberty to begin this piece with the conclusion. Today, the 19th of July, 2020, Mr Peter Obi, the Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the 2019 elections and a Former Governor of…

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